Forum: DIY
12-08-2003, 06:25 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,702
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Forum: DIY
12-08-2003, 06:06 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 2,702
Ca Reactor - Flow Control Valve
Any comments about the substitution of a flow control valve for the standard CO2 needle valve and bubble counter? I am building a Ca reactor and have heard this may be the better way to go. Any...
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Forum: DIY
12-04-2003, 05:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,955
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Forum: DIY
11-20-2003, 12:24 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,955
Calcium Reactor
It is calcium reactor time. I have researched DIY plans and am considering this option. I am looking for feedback/stories/opinions from those who have built (or attempted) a reactor: the amount of...
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Forum: Reef
11-19-2003, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,457
If you really miss your Xenia, I am happy to...
If you really miss your Xenia, I am happy to share some with you...I started with a couple of small frags and now have too much (too bad nothing else seems to grow that quickly in my tank)...I am...
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Forum: DIY
11-17-2003, 10:59 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,624
I have had problems with cavitation on all the...
I have had problems with cavitation on all the mag pumps on my systems (2 - 12's and an 18). Input flow restraint was remedied by placing the two 12's in the sumps. Even so, I still have problems...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
06-06-2003, 08:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 5,291
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Forum: Reef
06-06-2003, 07:58 PM
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Replies: 89
Views: 13,806
The 90 (upstairs....2x250W MH) has been...
The 90 (upstairs....2x250W MH) has been fluctuating from 79 to 82....until the heat set in a few days ago. Yesterday it went up to 90! I immediately turned off the halides, opened the top and the...
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Forum: Reef
06-04-2003, 07:00 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,650
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Forum: Reef
06-03-2003, 12:03 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,650
Sargassum Harvesting Technique
While cycling some new live rock, there sprouted what I believe to be sargassum (I guess it could be Dictyota (sp?)...). When the rock was put in my 90g with 2x250w MH, the sargassum grew at an...
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Forum: Reef
04-04-2003, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,947
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Forum: Reef
03-05-2003, 06:24 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,316
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Forum: Lower Mainland
03-04-2003, 05:57 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,185
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Forum: Lower Mainland
03-03-2003, 11:05 PM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,185
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Forum: DIY
03-03-2003, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,481
Plumbing Question
Ball valves...I have heard the ones available locally (Lower Mainland, B.C.) with "blue handles" are superior to those with "red handles". Any truth to this? The "red handles" are conveniently sold...
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Forum: Lower Mainland
02-26-2003, 07:13 AM
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Replies: 71
Views: 10,185
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Forum: Reef
02-24-2003, 07:35 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 4,795
My experience has been somewhat similar...I do...
My experience has been somewhat similar...I do not have time to check any reference material and may be off base, but is it possible that we are getting fish that "look" identical yet are different...
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Forum: Reef
02-24-2003, 06:58 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 3,348
IME Scooter Blennies require a small time...
IME Scooter Blennies require a small time commitment to ensure they are fed properly (in addition to having a mature system with natural sources of food). I have kept three SB's over the years and...
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Forum: Reef
02-10-2003, 12:26 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,628
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Forum: Reef
02-08-2003, 08:34 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 1,628
Fluorescent Lights - Vancouver area
Can appropriate NO or PC bulbs (I have only found a maximum of 5,000K (NO) at Home Depot) be sourced for a lower price than the local LFS (such as J&L)? I am looking for 36" in particular. Any help...
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-29-2003, 06:02 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
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Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade (Aquatics livestock related only)
01-25-2003, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,126
Free Fish...
To a good home only....Stars & Stripes Puffer (app. 4-5 inches)....very healthy....I want to convert the tank to a reef....this fine specimen is the last "non-reef suitable" inhabitant...Langley, B.C.
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Forum: Lower Mainland
01-24-2003, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 63
Views: 10,059
Having procrastinated many times when "lurking"...
Having procrastinated many times when "lurking" through the posts for previous meetings (maybe a bit of the "newbie" jitters), the interest that seems to be growing for this meeting has convinced me...
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Forum: Reef
08-02-2002, 06:52 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,585
Pruning in the Refugium....Any Tips?
I recently modfied a "20 gallon long" tank into a sump/refugium for a standard 33 (the "boss" had to have "just one more tank" because she has run out of room in "her" other tanks). The refugium...
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Forum: Reef
06-03-2002, 03:04 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,179
Refugium Lighting
Thanks for your help. My refugium is small (the surface area is 18 x 12, about 13 inches deep) as it is only for a 33 gallon. I will likely try the lighting store option for this one. When I set...
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